Islamabad, Oct 15: Oil prices drop on easing fears over Middle East Oil prices drop losses Tuesday came after it was reported that US President Joe Biden had been informed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he would not attack Iran’s nuclear or crude oil facilities in response for a missile attack that had occurred earlier this month. The sell-off coincided with concerns about China’s economic prospects, as Beijing failed to disclose details on a range of measures announced at the end of last month, nor did it announce any new stimulus during a weekend briefing. With the third-quarter…
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Islamabad, Oct 15: Punjab Launches Micro-Libraries or for the first time in the history of Punjab, work has begun on a scheme to create micro-libraries and build “City Walls” that will highlight the culture of tiny communities. The inception of this effort originated in Wazirabad, a Punjabi city renowned for its literary and commercial importance. Details from “Jang” about the Chief Minister’s “Read Punjab Programme” state that book racks for mini libraries have been erected in Wazirabad’s public parks and in the waiting rooms of bus and train stations. At the beginning, residents of Wazirabad and tourists from nearby places…
Islamabad, Oct 14: The School Education Department (SED) Punjab has announced revised school timings for all schools across the province. The official announcement states that classes would be held Monday through Thursday from 8:45 AM to 2:45 PM. The school day runs from 8:45 AM to 12:45 PM on Fridays. The new hours for afternoon and double-shift schools are 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Fridays and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Mondays through Thursdays. A high-level committee made up of seven members has been created by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to look into the claims of mistreatment…
Islamabad, Oct 15: SBP Extends RAAST Payment System to Provincial Accountant Generals According to the central bank’s “Annual Payment Review” report, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) department is prepared to integrate the provincial chapters of Accountant Generals’ payment systems into the RAAST payment system in Punjab, Baluchistan, and Gilgit-Baltistan. According to the report, the onboarding process for Accountant General Baluchistan, Accountant General Punjab, and Accountant General Gilgit-Baltistan on RAAST has been finished, and the payment processing is scheduled to begin shortly. Since the RAAST payment system was successfully implemented at the federal level by Accountant General Pakistan Revenues (AGPR),…
Islamabad, Oct 15: Secure Logistics Group Secures Landmark Deal to Provide Transport Services to Maersk Maersk West and Central Asia Limited (Maersk) has agreed to receive transport services from Secure Logistics Group Limited (PSX: SLGL), the business said on Tuesday to the primary stock exchange. SLG’s goals to become a top domestic logistic services provider are aligned with this corporate onboarding of SLG as one of the Transport Service Provider[s] to Maersk, according to the stock filing. In relation to a comparable agreement under SLG’s TIR License, whereby the business will offer comparable services to Maersk beginning with the Regional…
Islamabad, Oct 15: FBR Tax Collection Under Tajir Dost Scheme Falls Short by 99% FBR Tax Collection Under Tajir Dost Scheme which the International Monetary Fund (IMF) proposed, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has not even come close to collecting the Rs. 1 million tax collection targets for the first quarter of current fiscal year. The tax machinery has somehow missed out on 99.99 percent of the target, reported Express Tribune. By mid-October, fewer than 600 traders had contributed less than Rs. 1.3 million in taxes. The federal government must collect Rs. 23.4 billion under the FBR scheme in…
Islamabad, Oct 15: Pakistan vs England Shafique and Masood’s Record Stand Pakistan vs England Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique, the opening pair for Pakistan, have established their greatest partnership to date in the ongoing second Test match against England in Multan, although a modest one at just 15 runs. This pairing, although a slight improvement, underscores the continued challenges faced by Pakistan’s opening duo in Test cricket. In an attempt to take advantage of the advantageous circumstances and lay a solid foundation, Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first against England. Though they have opened together in five…
Islamabad, Oct 15: Kylian Mbappe Legal Dispute Heats Up After Mediation Refusal Kylian Mbappe, the sensational French football player, is apparently facing legal issues in Sweden after being charged with a horrific offense. The Swedish legal authorities are reportedly investigating allegations of sexual assault against the striker. Authorities in Sweden acknowledged that an inquiry had been opened in response to a complaint, but they withheld the identities of those involved. Kylian Mbappe Legal Dispute Heats Up After Mediation Refusal police declined to provide any further information, claiming that doing so would jeopardize the investigation. Kylian Mbappe took to X (formerly…
Islamabad, Oct 15: Freelancing Centers in GB Government to Launch 14 Centers and Upgrade 3 Software Technology Parks Two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed by the Gilgit-Baltistan School and Education Department, Pakistan Software Export Board, and Special Communications Organization to enhance the region’s IT infrastructure and freelance prospects. The purpose of these agreements is to establish Gilgit-Baltistan as a center for innovation, digital education, and freelance IT work. The first Memorandum of Understanding describes a collaboration between Gilgit-Baltistan’s IT Department and PSEB to create Software Technology Hubs in Diamer, Ghizer, and Nagar. With PSEB supplying the technological know-how required…
Islamabad, Oct 15: PIA Employee Vanishes in Canada Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has reported the disappearance of another flight attendant in Canada. Mohsin Raza, the crew member, was supposed to board an aircraft from Karachi on October 13 and was last seen in Toronto. Raza, an Islamabad native, neglected to show up at the hotel in time for flight PK 784. He failed to report for duty, which caused his absence to be discovered. More least a dozen PIA flight attendants are said to have vanished in Toronto during the course of the previous year. According to sources, the airline’s…